Climbers for Christ

So It's been a while since anything's been added to this thread and I think it should keep going. Treebuzz is too good of platform to Not use. I've been studying they ways that tree wounds are similar to our own spiritual, physical, and emotional wounds in preparation for a message in a couple months. I've looked at things like, wound wood, codit, scar tissue, ect. There are so many similarities! One of which is the fact that no matter how small or great the wound is on tree or in person, whether it be childhood abuse(person), or a glancing blow with a vehicle(tree), that scar will always be there. Will it take time to heal? Of course. Will it someday become unrecognizable? Maybe. But regardless of the species of the tree, or the resilience of the person. That wound, that scar, that blip in normality, will always show up when either the person admits it, or comes to terms with problem, or when that prized log gets sliced into veneer. However, we must hold fast to the reality that those scars do not, can not, and should not define us. How many of us have removed a tree, a beautiful, wide spreading, full crown, with no die-back, no sign of flaw, only to discover that it was full of decay. The tree somehow withstood all of the decay, all of the scars and wounds, and all of the excavating insects to still stand tall as a beautiful shade tree. So many times I feel we define ourselves by our flaws. Lest we forget the only perfect person is Jesus Christ. He is the only man without flaw. We should strive to live like him of course, but it is our wounds sometimes that gives us strength. Our wounds and scars do not define us, but strengthen us. The more we overcome the stronger we become. Despite our flaws, our scars, and our wounds, we can be that beautiful person in His eyes.
 
aaronf said:
So It's been a while since anything's been added to this thread and I think it should keep going. Treebuzz is too good of platform to Not use. I've been studying they ways that tree wounds are similar to our own spiritual, physical, and emotional wounds in preparation for a message in a couple months. I've looked at things like, wound wood, codit, scar tissue, ect. There are so many similarities! One of which is the fact that no matter how small or great the wound is on tree or in person, whether it be childhood abuse(person), or a glancing blow with a vehicle(tree), that scar will always be there. Will it take time to heal? Of course. Will it someday become unrecognizable? Maybe. But regardless of the species of the tree, or the resilience of the person. That wound, that scar, that blip in normality, will always show up when either the person admits it, or comes to terms with problem, or when that prized log gets sliced into veneer. However, we must hold fast to the reality that those scars do not, can not, and should not define us. How many of us have removed a tree, a beautiful, wide spreading, full crown, with no die-back, no sign of flaw, only to discover that it was full of decay. The tree somehow withstood all of the decay, all of the scars and wounds, and all of the excavating insects to still stand tall as a beautiful shade tree. So many times I feel we define ourselves by our flaws. Lest we forget the only perfect person is Jesus Christ. He is the only man without flaw. We should strive to live like him of course, but it is our wounds sometimes that gives us strength. Our wounds and scars do not define us, but strengthen us. The more we overcome the stronger we become. Despite our flaws, our scars, and our wounds, we can be that beautiful person in His eyes.
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Keep it coming man. Love me some metaphor.
 
TreeCo said:
I prefer to climb unfettered by the weight of superstitious belief.
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Thanks for your input. Not sure what "weight" you're referring to..."For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matt-11:30 Please, if you want to question my belief, just ask. If you want to slam someone for being who they are......you could always pick on the "women of the trees" for being women.
 
Oh God!
Pay up.
Me thinks...Religion is fas food fo ya'll soul yo.

You we be, that tiny particle peace of us god, that you we call ya'll soul.
We are so at one with us god, and each others, is silly to think as them us being so separate. Can I get a ha lay loo ya, thank you amen.
Yet religions be so separating the holy stuff, creating limits and boundaries, so far as to be defining what is was good and evil...

Our your each individual amnesia based awareness of (this realm) added into the reality of the collectiveness culminates to the fact that...imho we are clearly of the
one source. More argument on the flip. The fact that we can even debate our seemingly differences is further proof of OUR consciousness.
Wow our is in your god...One is in, the alone some one who knows everyone.
I did not make this up. It came out of me. Peace be with you brothers!
One love!
 
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Religion convinced the world that there's an invisible man in the sky who watches everything you do. And there's 10 things he doesn't want you to do or else you'll go to a burning place with a lake of fire until the end of eternity. But he loves you! ...And he needs money! He's all powerful, but he can't handle money!

We created god in our own image and likeness!

I would never want to be a member of a group whose symbol was a guy nailed to two pieces of wood.

(George Carlin)
 
Yo frash, ever think that you bashing what I believe might be taken the same as you talking trash about my Mom? Well it stirs up the same emotions for me.
 
I'm new in my walk with Christ through. It's undeniable to me though due to experiences ive dealt with that I'm doing the right thing for my life and family choosing to bring Christ into my life . For all you guys who come to this thread and claim your not Christians.. its cool. I think it's funny. This Character Ravi Zacharias is very passionate about God and I just discovered him and have enjoyed most of his talks. If you can take more than 3 minutes out of your awesome life to listen to the message. ;)
 
TreeCo said:
Sam Harris has some great stuff on Youtube.

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Dude wrong thread..;) this is climbers for Christ . Funny that you keep coming back. Why? You are worried that loving God with all my heart and soul and loving all my neighbors in life as I love myself will somehow be detrimental to you.. Or.. Society.. Or maybe you just want to believe in Christ becuase deep down your wrestling with feelings that come across your mind in your heart that make you unsure about your stance with God now. I hope Jesus will reveal himself to you. Then you can stop:muyenojado: .. Like Sam Harris.
 
When you throw your religion in other people's faces expect to hear other points of view.
 
TreeCo said:
When you throw your religion in other people's faces expect to hear other points of view.
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I'm sorry, I didn't realize trying to encourage other people in the same professional field as myself was "throwing religion". This thread has one topic. People choose to read and comment. It's funny to me that people who are not Christians or not "religious" will make it a point to jump on this thread and tell everyone how wrong we are. I'd be like me posting on the splice rack, I don't splice, don't ever plan to, I don't have the time, but I certainly don't get on that thread and tell the splicers how I feel about something they are passionate about. God bless,
 
TreeLogic said:
Yo frash, ever think that you bashing what I believe might be taken the same as you talking trash about my Mom? Well it stirs up the same emotions for me.
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If you feel that way, you so did not get it.
I am you, you are me, we are we.
I would not do anything to anyone, I would not do to me or should I say we?
I love you and your mom. Def no Bashing there. That it your choice to accept and feel the bashing.

You stated the root of your problems, that you think were coming from me. Emotions are owned, from within one.
Your problem is your beliefs, that you are allowed to have, but at what point do they make you project your perceived problems with others?

I learned a long time ago we should not try to control each other, in thought, word and deed.
 
I believe in god and our spiritual powers so much more then any "religion" can even get close to.
That's why religion works. Like fast food. Some real god food in there with lots of fillers that might not be the best for your long term spiritual growth.
I try to live and love the path our lord (who is us collectively) is presenting me with.
Maybe some of you label if finding Christ.
Religions are limiting. If they work for you, that's great. At least you are on a path.
You are allowed to call it the path.
In fact you are allowed to call it anything you want.
So should I.
 
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